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Dangote Refinery has announced a different petrol price for ships and trucks. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the management of Dangote Refinery has announced that it is selling petrol at a reduced rate of N960 per liter for supply via ships and N990 per liter for supply via trucks. This statement was made by Anthony Chiejina, the refinery’s spokesperson, on Sunday. The announcement follows a dispute between Dangote and fuel marketers, with marketers claiming that imported petrol is priced lower than the refinery’s output. Responding to these claims, Chiejina clarified that the 650,000 barrel per day (bpd) refinery…
The Federal Government has raised the compensation amount for property owners impacted by the construction of Section 1, Phase 1 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway. The compensation sum has been increased from the original N8 billion to approximately N18 billion. This was announced by the Minister of Works, Dave Umahi, at a stakeholders’ engagement regarding the ongoing construction of Phase 1, sections 1 and 2 of the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway on Sunday in Lagos. According to the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, this decision was made to ensure fair compensation for the affected citizens. Umahi said: “The Federal Executive Council…
The Arewa Consultative Forum, ACF has asked the Federal Government to halt the treason trial of #EndBadGovernance protesters who are mostly minors. The ACF described the trial as a show of shame and a demonstration of needless official high-handedness at its worst. A statement signed by the ACF National Publicity Secretary, Professor Tukur Muhammad-Baba, said the very insensitive words of the prosecuting attorney and those of the Inspector-General of the Police were just as distressing, amounting to an attempt to rationalize the mis-action, adding to the absurdity of the sham trial. “A telling symptom of a justice system gone wild…
Libya is unlawfully arresting and maltreating Nigerians en mass over the CAF verdict. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that following the verdict delivered by the Confederation of African Football in response to the complaint lodged by the Nigeria Football Federation over the recent inhumane treatment meted out to the Super Eagles in Libya, members of the Nigerian community have reported mass arrests and fines in the country. This Nigeria news platform recalls that the Nigerian football team was held at the Al-Abraq Airport in eastern Libya for over 20 hours upon arrival for the second leg of the 2025 Africa…
A global rating agency, Fitch Rating, has maintained a positive outlook for Nigeria, affirming the country’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Default Rating at ‘B-’. The rating agency disclosed this in a statement at the weekend. Fitch Rating attributed its decision to the sustained economic reforms in Nigeria in recent months aimed at implementing fiscal management and policy consistency. However, the agency lamented the country’s weak governance indicators, dependence on hydrocarbons, high inflation, which stood at 32.70 percent in September, and insecurity. “Nigeria’s ‘B-’ rating is supported by its large economy, relatively developed and liquid domestic debt market, and large oil…
The Emir of Ngelzarma in Fune Local Government Area, Yobe State, Alhaji Muhammad Zanna Mai Yeri, has called on government and other relevant stakeholders in the state to address the issue of young girls hawking to protect their dignity and prevent gender-based violence. He made the call while speaking at a roundtable organised by the Sultan Foundation for Peace and Development on the role of faith and traditional leaders in combating gender-based violence in Yobe. The emir highlighted the dangers young girls face when forced into hawking, especially school-aged girls who are often seen at motor parks, markets, and filling…
Marcelo is now a free agent after his contract with Fluminense was terminated. This development was confirmed by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, via his X account on Saturday. Romano wrote: “Real Madrid legend Marcelo, now available as a free agent as his contract at Fluminense has been terminated.” The club’s decision may not be unconnected to the player’s behaviour clash with Mano Menezes. Marcelo was benched by Menezes following a heated disagreement over game tactics. The 36-year-old, who boasts a remarkable five Champions League titles, departed the Bernabeu in 2022 after an illustrious 15-year career in Spain. He then…
NLC has demanded a fresh upward review of the minimum wage over hardship. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has demanded a fresh upward review of the minimum wage following the recent petrol price hike by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited. This Nigeria news platform understands that NLC President Joe Ajaero made the call at the 8th Quadrennial Delegates’ Conference of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) in Abuja, on Wednesday. Ajaero said, “Today, the nation’s macro-economic indices are all heading down south without any letting. Petrol prices have…
The recent declaration of war on beggars in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, by the minister, Nyesom Wike, is drawing mixed reactions. DAILY POST reports that the minister spoke during the official commencement of the access road construction from Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway by N16 to Judges Quarters in Katampe District, Abuja, stating that the move was necessary over concerns that Abuja was turning into a beggars’ city. “Let me say clearly now, we have declared war on beggars because Abuja is returning to beggar’s city. “If you know you have a sister, you have a brother who is a beggar…
Police have arrested Tinubu’s Wife over alleged connection with husband’s death. NewsOnline Nigeria reports that a 33-year-old nursing mum, Comfort Olalere Tinubu, has been arrested in connection with the death of her husband, Olusegun Tinubu, 39. This Nigeria news platform understands that the unfortunate incident occurred at about 10 PM on Wednesday, October 30, at their home in the Adegbayi area of Ibadan, Oyo State. It was gathered that the couple who got married about three years ago had two children from the marriage. The source who pleaded anonymity, said: “I got the call around 10:03 pm and I…